John Proctor

Bigger is Not Better: Sizing Air Conditioners Properly

Author: John Proctor, Zinoviy Katsnelson, Unknown Author and Brad Wilson

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May 01, 1995

A colleague of ours (we will call him Bill) approached us at a conference seeking advice on selecting an air conditioner for his renovated home. Our recommendations included, "Be sure that the cooling load is calculated and that the air conditioner is sized to that load." [continue reading]

Sizing Air Conditioners: If Bigger Is Not Better, What Is?

Author: John Proctor and Peggy Albright

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September 01, 1996

Since the publication of "Bigger Is Not Better-Sizing Air Conditioners Properly" (HE May/June '95, p. 19), homeowners, builders, and contractors have questioned us about sizing and performance issues raised in that article. [continue reading]